Printers Inc. Bookstore

In 1978, A second store was located at 301 Castro Street in Mountain View, California. The Printers Inc. Cafe originally shared space in the California Avenue branch in Palo Alto and subsequently moved next door. The rise of Amazon.com also affected Printers Inc. and other independent bookstores. Thus, in December 1998, Printers Inc. announced that it would be closing. The local community protested the closing, however, as the owners began to search for a new partner. In March 1999 Printers Inc. was resurrected under new management. This management lasted until 2001 when Printers Inc. Bookstore closed for good. The Printers Inc. Cafe, however, did not close as it is under different management. ==Documentary==

The 2006 documentary Indies Under Fire tells the story of Printers Inc. and other independent bookstores affected by the new economy. Director Jacob Bricca stated that he made the documentary after Printers Inc. closed: "I took the [store's closing] very personally ... I grew up in Palo Alto and spent many hours reading and hanging out at Printers Inc. I saw the strong connection the community had to the bookstore and, like others in the film, was very distressed at its closing." ==Photographs==

• Photograph of Printers Inc. Bookstore in Palo Alto • Photographs of Printers Inc. Bookstore - Palo Alto Historical Association • Photographs inside Printers Inc. Bookstore ==See also==